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A Mountain, Two Bugs, and Three Temples

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March 11th 2014
March 11, 2014: Itsukushima (Miyajima) A Mountain, Two Bugs, and Three Temples Today I returned to Miyajima to explore the forests of Misenyama. I had the hopes of acquiring a <em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">goshuin-chou, a book where you can collect temples’ original calligraphy and stamps when you visit. I heard about them from Ellen, who heard about it from a frien ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more